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American Socrates
What Can Philosophy Do for Us?
Send a textPhilosophy isn’t just for professors or ivory-tower thinkers — it’s a practical tool for anyone trying to navigate chaos, confusion, and the daily grind. In this capstone episode of American Socrates, we explore how philosophy can help you see clearly, act deliberately, and live freely with others. From the factory floor to the family kitchen, from political confusion to online noise, philosophy trains your mind to recognize truth from falsehood, resist manipulation, and reclaim your freedom of thought.We break down the power of philosophy in three parts: how it protects your i...
2026-02-25
38 min
American Socrates
Is MAGA Rage based on Ignorance?
Send a textWhen people stop believing in anything, power fills the vacuum. In this episode of American Socrates, Matt explores how moral collapse and despair feed the rise of authoritarian movements — from Bonhoeffer’s warning about “stupidity” to Nietzsche’s prophecy of nihilism.Through vivid stories drawn from fiction and real life — from The Walking Dead to the hollowing of America’s small towns — we uncover how cynicism and isolation destroy hope, leaving only resentment behind. But this isn’t an episode about despair. It’s about rebuilding meaning.You’ll learn why nihilism thri...
2026-02-18
40 min
Book In
Great Expectations - Charles Dickens - Part 2
Rupert and Charlie continue their discussion of Great Expectations. They take a look at what was always one of Dickens' great preoccupations, the operation of the law in the book, and the brilliant character of Jaggers the lawyer and his sidekick, Wemmick. The prison hulks on the Thames from which Magwitch escapes were well known to Dickens as a child, and the descriptions of the court, where 32 people are sentenced to death, are unforgettable. As so often in Dickens, the cast of minor characters are rich and varied, and we look at many of them including Trabb's Boy who t...
2026-02-13
51 min
American Socrates
Why Do We Obey?
Send a textWhy do ordinary people follow orders, even when those orders feel wrong? In this episode, we explore the psychology, culture, and structures behind obedience, showing how authority works — and when it becomes dangerous.We start with Hobbes and Schmitt, then dive into Milgram’s shocking obedience experiments, the Stanford Prison Study, and Adorno’s research on authoritarian personalities. We also cover Weber’s types of authority and Foucault’s insights on everyday power, from schools and workplaces to online mobs.Finally, we unpack Erich Fromm’s distinction between rational authority and irration...
2026-02-11
35 min
Book In
Great Expectations - Charles Dickens - Part 1
Published at the height of his powers in 1860, Great Expectations is Charles Dickens’ penultimate novel, and one of his very greatest. Its characters are unforgettable - Miss Havisham, self-imprisoned in her wedding dress and with her wedding feast laid on the table in the forbidding Satis House; her ward Estella, haughty, ice-cold and unreachable, the agent of Miss Havisham’s intended revenge on men and on the world; Magwitch, the desperate and terrifying convict who confronts the young boy Pip in a graveyard on the Kent marshes; and the intimidating, brilliant and untouchable lawyer Jaggers, who seems to act as a...
2026-02-06
51 min
American Socrates
Is Progress Always Good?
Send a textWe’re taught to believe that history moves forward — that reason, science, and reform steadily bend the “arc of the moral universe” toward justice. Public health doubled our lifespans, civil rights expanded dignity, unions gave us weekends, and technology reshaped daily life. These are real victories. But is “progress” always as liberating as it seems?In this episode of American Socrates, Matt unpacks the Enlightenment’s faith in progress and sets it against Nietzsche’s hard critique. Nietzsche warned that progress often disguises control, breeds conformity, and makes us weaker — creating what he called the “las...
2026-02-04
33 min
American Socrates
Am I My Job?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we ask a hard question: are you your job — or are you something more? From stocking groceries as a teenager to grinding in restaurant kitchens, host Matt shares his own working-class story of being treated like a machine. Then, we explore why jobs so often leave us feeling unseen, drawing on the ideas of philosophers like Hegel and Marx.We’ll uncover why recognition at work matters, why employers often withhold it, and how that shapes our sense of self. Finally, we’ll talk about how to res...
2026-01-28
29 min
American Socrates
How Can You Think for Yourself Without Going Crazy?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we explore how to think for yourself in a world flooded with misinformation, conspiracy theories, and social-media noise. We trace the roots of independent thought from Descartes’ method of doubt to Kant’s Sapere Aude and Mill’s defense of individuality, showing how these timeless ideas apply to working-class life today. Learn the cognitive pitfalls that make independent thinking hard — from confirmation bias to motivated reasoning — and discover practical tools to question claims, check evidence, and engage thoughtfully with others. Whether you’re scrolling your feed, navigating workplace chatter, or...
2026-01-21
30 min
American Socrates
Does Happiness Matter More Than Meaning?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we dive into one of life’s biggest questions: should we chase happiness or search for meaning? Drawing on Epicurus’ ancient philosophy of pleasure and Viktor Frankl’s powerful reflections from Man’s Search for Meaning, we explore two very different visions of the good life.We unpack what happiness meant for Epicurus — simple living, freedom from fear, and joy in friendship — and contrast it with Frankl’s claim that meaning, not comfort, sustains us through suffering. Along the way, we look at modern psychology, the trap of consum...
2026-01-14
27 min
American Socrates
Who Wants Government Run Health Insurance?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we break down the debate over health care in America: should it be a free-market commodity, or a right guaranteed to all? We examine the philosophies behind private insurance and government-administered systems, compares U.S. outcomes to Canada, the UK, and France, and highlights the real impact on working-class families. From sky-high premiums and medical debt to universal coverage and preventive care, this episode explores what health care systems really deliver—and how ordinary people can fight for a fairer, more reliable system. Keywords: health care, Medicare, Medicaid, un...
2026-01-07
27 min
American Socrates
What is the Social Responsibility of Corporations?
Send a textIn 1970, economist Milton Friedman declared that the only social responsibility of business is to increase profits. Half a century later, his doctrine still shapes our economy, our politics, and our daily lives. But what does “profit first” really mean for workers, communities, and democracy?In this episode of American Socrates, we dig into Friedman’s famous essay and its consequences. We explore how corporations gained legal power as “agents” of shareholders, why critics like Joseph Stiglitz and Elizabeth Anderson say this logic ignores workers and communities, and how real-world disasters—from Boeing’s 737 Max cras...
2025-12-31
27 min
American Socrates
Who Invented the Idea of Debt?
Send a textDebt isn’t just money owed — it’s one of the oldest tools of social control. In this episode of American Socrates, we explore David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years and traces the history of debt from ancient Mesopotamia to modern America. We unpack how debt has always carried moral weight, shaping who obeys, who suffers, and who is forgiven. From Biblical jubilees and Roman debt crises to student loans, credit cards, and mortgages today, we reveal how both political parties have structured a system that keeps working-class people in chains while protecting creditor...
2025-12-24
29 min
American Socrates
Why Do Poor People Exist?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we explore the myths about poverty in the United States. Poverty isn’t caused by laziness or bad choices—it’s built into the system. From outdated government definitions of poverty to wage stagnation, skyrocketing housing and healthcare costs, and the decline of unions, we break down the forces that trap millions of Americans in struggle. We expose how both Republicans and Democrats have gutted safety nets, how race and gender inequalities deepen the crisis, and how poverty has been turned into profit for corporations, landlords, and the prison...
2025-12-17
29 min
Book In
Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol
The tale of the miserable Ebeneezer Scrooge, and how he came to find humanity, generosity and love, is probably the most famous Christmas story ever written outside the Bible. It is a ghost story and a classic morality tale; the book firmly established Christmas as a time for family, for joy, for generosity, presents and huge lunches, as well as a time of forgiveness and a chance to mend ones ways and set a path for a better life. But in the background are the familiar Dickensian themes of misery, grinding poverty and the appalling living conditions which existed...
2025-12-11
55 min
American Socrates
Is Working Hard Really a Virtue?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we explore the true value of work and challenge the myth that effort automatically equals virtue. From the Protestant Work Ethic to modern corporate life, we examine how meaningless labor can drain dignity, isolate workers, and trap us in a cycle of exhaustion. Using stories, metaphors, and real-world examples, we unpack why so many “essential” jobs remain undervalued, and how the system pushes us to work for survival rather than purpose. Finally, we imagine alternatives — from basic income to worker cooperatives — and offer practical steps listeners can take to recla...
2025-12-10
26 min
American Socrates
Is Your Job Bullshit?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we break down David Graeber’s groundbreaking book Bullshit Jobs and explore why so many modern jobs feel pointless, frustrating, or downright meaningless. From flunkies and goons to box-tickers and taskmasters, we explain each type of “bullshit job” in a way U.S. listeners can relate to. We also dive into the structural forces of capitalism that create these roles, showing why efficiency often produces more work that serves appearances rather than real social value. Along the way, we reflect on alienation, wasted labor, and the paradoxical way meanin...
2025-12-03
28 min
American Socrates
Careers are Dead. What Comes Next?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we explore why traditional careers are disappearing and what it means for workers today. From generational trades like millers and shoemakers to the mid-20th-century “sweet spot” of lifelong careers, we trace how industrialization and rapid technological change have shortened skill lifespans and made career paths unpredictable. We discuss the rise of skill obsolescence, the challenges for modern education, and the importance of soft skills — like critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability — that last a lifetime. Listeners will learn how to navigate the modern labor market, future-proof their skills, and reth...
2025-11-26
23 min
American Socrates
Do You Own Your Labor, Or Does Your Boss?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, I take on the question of who really owns our labor and what it means to be free in a system that rents out our lives by the hour. Drawing from Locke, Marx, and the reality of working-class struggle, we unpack alienation, wage slavery, and the dream of reclaiming ownership of ourselves. I don’t want this to be an academic debate, but instead a bold call for working people to question the systems that make them feel hopeless and isolated, to help them imagine a life beyond de...
2025-11-19
30 min
American Socrates
Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Marx?
Send a textMost of us grow up hearing warnings about Karl Marx — socialism steals, communism destroys freedom, and Marxism equals totalitarianism. But how much of that is true, and how much is fear shaped by caricature? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore the real Marx: his critique of capitalism, his insights on class struggle, and his concept of alienation — all from a working-class perspective. We contrast Marx’s ideas with the historical misinterpretations that fueled the rise of the Soviet Union, Maoist China, and other state-controlled regimes, showing why fear of “Big Bad Marx” often miss...
2025-11-12
28 min
American Socrates
Do We Live with Less Freedom Than Medieval Peasants?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we take a deep dive into life before capitalism, exploring feudalism, debt, and the shift to modern wage labor. From the predictable obligations of medieval serfs to the precarious freedom of today’s workers, we examine how stability and autonomy have been historically valued — and often set in conflict. Drawing on David Graeber’s insights on debt and Ellen Meiksins Wood’s analysis of enclosure, we unpack how capitalism’s “freedom” can disguise insecurity, and why understanding this history matters for building fairer, more balanced systems today. Listeners will walk away...
2025-11-05
28 min
American Socrates
Why Does Capitalism Fail to Liberate the Working-Class?
Send a textIs capitalism really the key to human freedom—or just a clever illusion? In this episode of American Socrates, we challenge the myth that capitalism guarantees liberty. From sweatshops to Silicon Valley, we explore how freedom is distributed unequally in a class-based society. Drawing on global case studies and political theory, we ask: who really benefits from capitalist freedom—and who pays the price? We also unpack the myth that criticizing capitalism means endorsing tyranny, and offer a hopeful vision of real freedom: democratic, dignified, and shared.Keywords: capitalism and free...
2025-10-29
31 min
American Socrates
Who Has Earned a Good Life?
Send a textIs success really earned? In this episode of American Socrates, we unpack the seductive myth of meritocracy. With the help of philosopher Iris Marion Young, we explore why "merit" is often unknowable, socially biased, and used to justify inequality. Along the way, we contrast views from John Rawls and Michael Sandel, explain how meritocracy harms working people, and offer a radical alternative: a society based on dignity, not ranking. If you've ever wondered whether hard work really pays—or why failure feels like shame—this episode will change how you see fairness and justice in e...
2025-10-22
29 min
American Socrates
Is that All We Are To Them, Consumers?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we dive deep into the world of consumer culture through the lens of Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer’s concept of the culture industry. Why do so many movies, songs, and stories feel predictable and recycled? How does capitalism shape not just what art gets made, but how we think, feel, and imagine? Using examples from Hollywood blockbusters to AI-generated music, we explore how art becomes commodified and what we lose when creativity is reduced to a product designed to sell. Tune in for a thoughtful cr...
2025-10-15
30 min
American Socrates
Why Does the GDP Go Up when the World Burns?
Send a textGross Domestic Product tracks how much stuff we produce—but does it tell us how well we’re doing? In this episode of American Socrates, we question the dominance of GDP as our society’s main scoreboard. Through a powerful personal story and a clear-eyed breakdown of alternative metrics—from the Human Development Index to Gross National Happiness—we expose how GDP hides inequality, erases care work, and confuses growth with well-being. What if success meant more than just making more? Discover why it's time to rethink what we measure—and what matters.Keyword...
2025-10-08
26 min
American Socrates
When Did Economists Stop Caring About Justice?
Send a textWhy did economics stop asking moral questions? In this episode of American Socrates, we uncover the forgotten roots of political economy—where ethics, power, and justice were central to understanding wealth. Learn how modern economics lost its soul, why GDP isn’t enough, and what thinkers like Amartya Sen and Friedrich Hayek can teach us about freedom, inequality, and the future of economic thinking.Keywords: political economy, moral economics, Amartya Sen, Friedrich Hayek, GDP, justice, economic history, philosophy of economics, capitalism critique, American Socrates podcastSu...
2025-10-01
26 min
American Socrates
What is Libertarian Socialism?
Send a textSocialism without bureaucracy. Freedom without capitalism. This episode introduces libertarian socialism—a decentralized, bottom-up alternative to both capitalist exploitation and state control. Learn how it differs from state socialism, what it looks like in practice, and why it offers a third path beyond chaos or authoritarianism. If you’ve ever wanted freedom and justice, this is your roadmap.Keywords: libertarian socialism explained, anarchism vs socialism, state socialism vs libertarian socialism, bottom-up economics, decentralized socialism, worker co-ops, anti-authoritarian socialism, economic freedomSupport the show
2025-09-24
29 min
American Socrates
How Do We Justify Private Property?
Send a textPrivate property is often used to justify capitalism—but what if capitalism is actually its enemy? We trace the philosophical history of property from Erasmus and Locke to Marx and Proudhon, then offer a radical reinterpretation: that property is justified not by labor alone, but in concert with exclusive use. This episode presents a libertarian socialist argument that defends personal ownership while condemning capitalist accumulation.Keywords: private property vs capitalism, John Locke property theory, libertarian socialism, Marx on property, anti-capitalist property rights, Judith Jarvis Thomson, Jeremy Waldron, personal ownership explained...
2025-09-17
31 min
American Socrates
What if Taxes are Our Best Defense Against Tyranny?
Send a textWe’ve all heard the argument: tax the rich so we can afford healthcare, schools, or clean energy. But what if that’s the wrong logic entirely? In this episode, we challenge the myth that taxes are needed to “pay for” public spending—and reveal the deeper purpose of taxation in a modern economy. Drawing on insights from Modern Monetary Theory and the work of Stephanie Kelton, we show how taxes can control inflation, shape social behavior, and most importantly—redistribute power. Because in a democracy, taxation isn’t just about money. It’s about who rules...
2025-09-10
27 min
American Socrates
What Is a Job Guarantee?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we explore the bold idea of a federally-backed Job Guarantee—the promise of dignified, meaningful work for anyone who wants it. We trace the roots of the proposal, from the New Deal to modern economic debates, and ask: could a Job Guarantee end involuntary unemployment once and for all? Along the way, we unpack how it differs from welfare or “make-work,” and what it could mean for working-class communities. At the heart of it lies a deeper question: should access to a decent job be treated as a basic...
2025-09-03
24 min
American Socrates
What is the Real Cause of Inflation?
Send a textPrices are rising—but who’s really to blame? This episode cuts through the noise to expose the real drivers of inflation: corporate greed, supply chain breakdowns, and power—not just “too much money.” We explain why raising interest rates hurts working people most, and how inflation is often used as an excuse to cut public programs. A must-listen for anyone confused or frustrated by today’s economy.Keywords: what causes inflation, inflation explained simply, corporate greedflation, Federal Reserve interest rates, supply chain inflation, economic justice, cost of living crisis, working clas...
2025-08-27
24 min
American Socrates
Why Can't We Just Print More Money?
Send a textIs printing money reckless—or revolutionary? In this episode, we break down Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) for everyday people. Learn how banks really create money, why the U.S. government doesn’t need to tax before it spends, and how elites use outdated myths to justify austerity. Featuring insights from economist Stephanie Kelton, we explore how public money could fund universal care, jobs, and justice—without raising taxes on working people.Keywords: modern monetary theory, MMT explained, printing money, how banks create money, Stephanie Kelton, U.S. debt myth, progressive econom...
2025-08-20
30 min
American Socrates
Is Liberal Academia Ruining America, Or Saving It?
Send a textColleges are liberal. But what if that’s not the problem—what if it’s the point? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore why higher education tends to lean left—and why that might be exactly what a free society needs. From the values of critical inquiry and social justice to the historic mission of challenging power, we look at the real reasons academia skews progressive. Is liberal academia ruining America, or saving it? We make the case that a left-leaning academy isn’t a failure of objectivity—it’s a reflection o...
2025-08-13
30 min
American Socrates
Is Free Speech Just a Shield for the Powerful?
Send a textWho really benefits from free speech? In this episode of American Socrates, we take a hard look at free speech absolutism—unpacking the idea that all speech should be protected, no matter how harmful. Is free speech truly a tool for liberty, or has it become a shield for the powerful to silence the vulnerable? We explore the philosophical roots of free speech, real-world consequences of protecting hate speech and misinformation, and the moral limits of expression in a democratic society, especially on college campuses.Whether you're a free speech defender or a...
2025-08-06
28 min
American Socrates
Does Racism Have a Birthday?
Send a textWhere did racism come from—and can we name the moment it began? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore Ibram X. Kendi’s powerful argument that racism isn’t rooted in ignorance or fear, but in self-interest. According to Kendi, racist ideas were invented to justify exploitation—especially the Atlantic slave trade—and only later dressed up as bad science and false moral claims.We trace the origins of anti-Black racism through Kendi’s historical lens, asking how economic power created the need for a racial hierarchy—and why that matters today...
2025-07-30
32 min
American Socrates
Is that Racist?
Send a textRacism isn't just about hate—it's about how we think. In this episode of American Socrates, we go beyond slogans and explore the deeper structure of racist beliefs. Drawing on philosopher Anthony Appiah’s work, we unpack the powerful distinction between extrinsic racism (racism based on false beliefs about group traits) and intrinsic racism (racism that values race in itself, regardless of evidence).We explore how these two forms of racism show up in everyday life—from hiring decisions and political rhetoric to cultural assumptions—and how they help us better understand not just...
2025-07-23
31 min
American Socrates
Are Social Constructs Controlling Your Life?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we break down what it actually means for something to be a social construct. You’ll learn how ideas can be both invented and real at the same time. We trace the roots of social construction from philosophers like Hume and Kant to modern thinkers, and explain how institutions and collective belief shape our world.Far from being just academic theory, this episode shows how social constructs shape your daily life, your identity, and your place in society. We also explore how recognizing them gives us th...
2025-07-16
31 min
American Socrates
What Does Losing Our Innocence Cost Us?
Send a textWhat does it mean to be innocent? In this episode, we explore the journey from the innocence of ignorance to the innocence of wisdom—a hard-won clarity that only comes through struggle, humility, and growth. Drawing on Emmanuel Swedenborg, Plato, Richard Feynman, and modern social questions, we challenge the comfort of easy answers and invite you to rethink your categories—from stars to gender, work, and truth itself. Because seeing clearly isn’t just an intellectual act—it’s a moral one.Support the show
2025-07-09
30 min
American Socrates
What Does Working-class Freedom Look Like?
Send a textJake got out of the military expecting freedom. What he found instead was gig work, debt, and a life lived at the mercy of corporate algorithms. In this episode, we follow Jake’s journey—not just through the quiet desperation of techno-feudal capitalism, but toward a vision of what could be. What if rent didn’t rule your life? What if income was guaranteed—not earned through suffering, but given as a right? What if ownership was shared, not hoarded?This episode imagines a bold left-wing alternative—not just to the neo-feudalism of the rig...
2025-07-02
29 min
American Socrates
Is the Alt-Right the Legacy of American Slavery? (Part 2)
Send a textIn part two, we fast-forward to today—where echoes of Fitzhugh’s vision have returned in surprising forms. From alt-right influencers to Silicon Valley billionaires and traditionalist politicians, a growing chorus claims that modern freedom has failed—and offers a new feudalism in its place. In this episode, we trace how the old logic of benevolent masters, dependent workers, and enforced order is being reborn through technology, nostalgia, and despair. This isn’t just a critique of capitalism. It’s a counter-revolution. And it’s already shaping the future.Support the show
2025-06-25
31 min
American Socrates
Is the Alt-Right the Legacy of American Slavery? (Part 1)
Send a textIn this episode, we dive into the writings of George Fitzhugh, a 19th-century American Lawyer and social critic who launched one of the earliest full-throated critiques of capitalism—not from the left, but from the slave plantations of the South. Fitzhugh believed that freedom was a myth, and that most people were better off being ruled. Slavery, in his eyes, was not a shameful past—it was a blueprint for a stable society. We examine how his arguments worked, why they were persuasive to some, and what they reveal about the deep entanglement between race...
2025-06-18
31 min
American Socrates
Why Are Americans So Divided?
Send a textAmerica feels broken. Red vs. blue. Rural vs. urban. Rich vs. poor. But beneath all the noise, there’s a deeper story — one most politicians won’t touch.In this episode, we dig into how capitalism quietly shapes our political divides — and why it keeps getting a free pass. As democracy expands rights and inclusion, capitalism turns that promise into insecurity: higher costs, unstable jobs, and working-class exhaustion. The more equal we try to be, the more the system shifts to keep power tilted.This is more than politics. It’s about th...
2025-06-11
30 min
American Socrates
Is Wonder the Key to Wisdom?
Send a textPhilosophy didn’t start in a classroom. It started with a gasp.This episode is about Wonder — that sudden feeling that something familiar isn’t so familiar after all. We’ll talk about how this moment of awe, confusion, or deep curiosity isn’t just the spark of philosophy but the doorway to a more conscious, meaningful life. It’s what wakes us up — if we let it.We’ll draw on Plato, Buddhist insight, and everyday examples to show how wonder isn’t childish or naïve. It’s the exact opposite: a...
2025-06-04
28 min
American Socrates
Is Freedom an Illusion?
Send a textWhat if everything you’ve ever done was inevitable — shaped by causes beyond your control? In this episode, we explore determinism not as a physics problem, but as a moral one. Why do we blame people? Why do we take credit? Nietzsche called it all a mistake — four great errors that have warped how we see the world and ourselves. But was he right?We also take a sharp turn with Sartre, who thinks even in a determined world, freedom can still mean something — if we’re willing to own our choices without ex...
2025-05-28
31 min
American Socrates
What If Your Job Was Killing People?
Send a textIn this episode of American Socrates, we dig into Hannah Arendt’s Eichmann in Jerusalem and her famous idea of the “banality of evil.” Arendt argued that great wrongs can be carried out not just by monsters, but by ordinary people who fail to think critically about their actions. What does this mean for the rest of us—especially in today’s political climate?From Nazi Germany to Trump’s America, this episode asks: What is our responsibility when our leaders do wrong? Can clear thinking really protect us from going along with injusti...
2025-05-21
27 min
American Socrates
Philosophy in a Nutshell: Brain in a Vat
Send us a textExplore the Brain in a Vat thought experiment. Support the show
2025-05-16
01 min
American Socrates
Are Grades Killing Education?
Send a textWe’ve all been told that grades are how we measure success and learning in school. But what if that’s a lie we’ve all just accepted? In this episode, we take a hard look at the role of grades in education—not just how they work, but who they really serve.Grades are often treated like neutral indicators of learning, but they shape the way students think, what teachers prioritize, and how schools define success. They create pressure, foster competition, and punish mistakes, even though mistakes are how we learn. They cla...
2025-05-14
30 min
American Socrates
Philosophy in a Nutshell: Schrödinger's Cat
Send us a textExplore Schrödigner's Cat with me in 90 seconds.Support the show
2025-05-09
01 min
American Socrates
Can Machines Think?
Send a textCan a machine really think—or just fake it well enough to fool us?In this episode of American Socrates, we dig into Alan Turing’s famous test for machine intelligence. The idea is simple: if a machine can carry on a conversation indistinguishable from a human, maybe it counts as “thinking.” But is that a good standard—or just clever imitation?We explore why the Turing Test might be too generous, letting in machines that don’t really understand anything. And too strict—shutting out minds that don’t look like ours...
2025-05-07
28 min
American Socrates
Philosophy in a Nutshell: Hume's Guillotine
Send us a textLet's explore the idea that facts don't give us right and wrong.Support the show
2025-05-02
01 min
American Socrates
Are Trans Women Really Women?
Send a textWhat does it really mean to say that sex is "biologically determined"? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore the science, philosophy, and politics behind one of the most heated debates of our time. We break down what biology can tell us about sex, what it can’t, and why that matters—not just in classrooms and courtrooms, but in everyday life.Whether you're curious, skeptical, or just trying to make sense of the noise, this episode invites you to think deeper about categories we often take for granted.#Amer...
2025-04-30
29 min
American Socrates
Philosophy in a Nutshell: Mary's Room
Send us a textExplore Frank Jackson's thought experiment about a scientist who knows the world of color.Support the show
2025-04-28
01 min
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Philosophy in a Nutshell: The Chinese Room
Send us a textJohn Searle's thought experiment of the Chinese Room.Support the show
2025-04-25
01 min
American Socrates
Is Seeing Really Believing?
Send a textWe trust our eyes, but should we? This episode dives into the philosophy of perception, exploring whether seeing really is believing—or if our senses deceive us more often than we think. We break down Descartes' Wax Argument and why he doubted the reliability of perception, examine Gettier's famous counterexamples that challenge what it means to know something, and explore Kant's Transcendental Idealism, which suggests that reality as we perceive it is shaped by the mind itself. From optical illusions to deepfake technology, we ask: Can we ever truly know the world, or are we...
2025-04-23
29 min
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Philosophy in a Nutshell: The Trolley Problem
Send us a textIn less than two minutes, we'll explore Phillipa Foot's famous thought experiment involving the trolley problem. Support the show
2025-04-21
01 min
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Philosophy in a Nutshell: The Experience Machine
Send us a textIn less than two minutes, we'll examine Robert Nozick's famous thought experiment involving the experience machine. Support the show
2025-04-18
01 min
American Socrates
How Many Hands Does It Take to Make Sense of an Elephant?
Send a textCan we ever see the full picture, or are we all just grasping at different parts of the truth? This episode explores the ancient parable of the blind men and the elephant to tackle a big question in philosophy: How do perspective and experience shape what we believe to be true? We’ll break down the limits of individual knowledge, the value of diverse viewpoints, and why understanding the whole requires more than just one set of hands. Join us as we explore whether more voices bring us closer to the truth—or just make...
2025-04-16
31 min
American Socrates
Philosophy in a Nutshell: The Veil of Ignorance
Send us a textIn under two minutes, we'll examine John Rawls' thought experiment involving the veil of ignorance. Support the show
2025-04-14
01 min
American Socrates
Philosophy in a Nutshell: Ship of Theseus
Send us a textPhilosophy in a Nutshell offers big ideas in bite-sized portions. This episode covers the Ship of Theseus thought experiment. Be sure to listen to Full Episodes of American Socrates every Wednesday. Support the show
2025-04-11
01 min
American Socrates
Is that Just Like... Your Opinion, Man!?!
Send a textIn a world of endless hot takes and internet debates, does truth even matter anymore? This episode dives into the difference between opinion and knowledge—how we justify beliefs, what counts as real understanding, and why not all opinions are created equal. From the Dude’s laid-back wisdom in The Big Lebowski to centuries of philosophical debate, we break down why some ideas hold more weight than others. Tune in and learn how to separate fact from feeling in a world flooded with misinformation.opinion vs. knowledge, what is truth, philosophy of beli...
2025-04-09
26 min
American Socrates
Are the Humanities a Waste of Time & Money?
Send a textAre the humanities useless in today’s job-driven world, or do they offer something deeper? In this episode, we explore the real value of studying philosophy, history, and literature—not just for careers, but for life. While industries change, the ability to think critically, question power, and understand the human experience remains essential. Whether you're a student, a lifelong learner, or just curious, discover why the humanities still matter in a world that prioritizes profit over meaning.Humanities education, the value of philosophy, critical thinking skills, history and literature, why study humanities, job...
2025-04-02
26 min
American Socrates
Can Reading More Books Save Democracy?
Send a textIn an age of endless scrolling and bite-sized content, does reading still matter? This episode explores Neil Postman’s argument that different forms of media shape the way we think—and why reading is unique in making us better thinkers, speakers, and decision-makers. We’ll break down how books train the mind for deeper reasoning, challenge our biases, and help us engage with the world in a way that tweets and TikToks never could. If you want to sharpen your mind, expand your perspective, and reclaim your attention, this episode is for you.why...
2025-03-26
26 min
American Socrates
How Much Should I Trust Experts?
Send a textIn a world flooded with conflicting advice and so-called "experts," how do we know who to trust? This episode dives into the philosophy of expertise, exploring the ancient Greek concept of techne, the role of democracy, and the dangers of technocracy. We’ll break down when deference to experts is wise, when skepticism is warranted, and how to navigate the modern landscape of authority and misinformation. If you've ever wondered whether experts really know best, this episode is for you.should we trust experts, expertise vs. authority, philosophy of knowledge, techne and ex...
2025-03-19
27 min
American Socrates
Do Arguments Change Minds?
Send a textArguments aren’t just for debates and courtrooms—they shape how we think, persuade, and make decisions every day. In this episode, we break down the basics of constructing and evaluating arguments, revealing why good reasoning is essential for cutting through misinformation and bad logic. Whether you're making a case at work, debating politics, or just trying to win an argument at the dinner table, understanding how arguments work gives you an edge, tune in to sharpen your thinking and learn how to spot (and avoid) logical traps. We'll also look at Peirce's four meth...
2025-03-12
31 min
American Socrates
Can Philosophy Save My Life?
Send a textPhilosophy matters more now than ever. It isn’t just abstract debates and old books—it’s about asking the right questions to make sense of the world and our place in it. In this first episode, we break down what philosophy is, why it matters, and how it shows up in everyday life. From decision-making to morality to the meaning of life, philosophy is everywhere—whether you realize it or not. If you've ever wondered why things are the way they are, you’re already thinking like a philosopher.what is philosophy...
2025-03-06
30 min
American Socrates
What Can Denim Philosophy Teach Me?
Send a textWhat is the difference between academic philosophy and denim philosophy? Philosophy isn’t just a subject—it’s a toolkit for thinking, questioning, and making sense of the world. In this episode, we break down the biggest lessons philosophy has to offer, from logic and ethics to the meaning of life itself. Whether you’re dealing with a tough decision, a moral dilemma, or just wondering what’s real, philosophy has something to say. Come find out what the great thinkers of history can teach us about living a better, wiser life.what does...
2025-03-06
32 min
American Socrates
What are the Limits of Reason?
Send a textReason is a powerful tool for understanding the world and finding truth, but it's not without its flaws. In this episode, we'll look at the importance of critical thinking in daily life and how it applies to philosophical inquiry. What happens when reason alone isn’t enough? Join us as we explore the edges of rational thought and the mysteries that lie just beyond.limits of reason, can reason explain everything, logic vs intuition, rationality and belief, philosophy of reason, epistemology podcast, boundaries of logic, understanding paradoxes, philosophy and uncertainty, thinking beyond re...
2025-03-06
34 min
Hollywoodgeflüster
Mit Max Felder (u. a. Rupert Grint, Taylor Lautner)
In dieser spannenden Folge von Hollywoodgeflüster begrüßt uns Charles Rettinghaus den talentierten deutschen Schauspieler und Synchronsprecher Max Felder. Max Felder ist bekannt als die deutsche Standardstimme von Stars wie Corbin Bleu, Rupert Grint und Taylor Lautner. In der Welt der Anime hat er unter anderem Eren Jäger in Attack on Titan und Hiyori Toono in Free! Dive to the Future gesprochen.In dieser Episode tauchen wir in Max Felders Werdegang ein und erfahren, wie er seine Leidenschaft für das Synchronsprechen entdeckt und entwickelt hat. Max teilt seine Erfahrungen und Herausforderungen, die er auf s...
2024-12-19
54 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2" S1E9 X-Men '97 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS510
Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Fumbles (Lauren), Agent Dribbles (Michelle), Agent Waffles (Chris), and Producer of the show Director SP discuss and review the 2024 X-Men 97 episode "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2." The agents discuss the Charles Xavier disagreement with Magneto, what Magneto actually did last episode, the comic book background mashup, the X-Men split ups and teams ups, choices made for others, the costume choices, the increasingly epic fights, what horrifying thing Magneto did to Wolverine, Morph's continued cameos, ending predictions, nods to the voice actors, and ask the question: What would you do if...
2024-05-12
31 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Lifedeath - Part 2" S1E6 X-Men '97 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS507
Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Fumbles (Lauren), Agent Dribbles (Michelle), and Producer of the show Director SP discuss and review the 2024 X-Men 97 episode "Lifedeath - Part 2." The agents discuss Storm's powers of changing supersuits, Charles Xavier's return to the show, Forge's magic, the seeming-less haphazard return of the Shi'ar, why Magneto is still alive, The show's ever changing introduction, the unique voice actors in the episode, Sinister's future in the show, and a listener question. YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-YFiZKp7Rs Discord Server: http://www.gonnageek.com...
2024-04-21
24 min
How I Became ...
E40 | Winning Under Pressure: From FIFA and Arsenal to £450bn Government Triumph | Rupert Daniels
As the Director, Services and Skills at the Department for International Trade, Rupert Daniels assumes the crucial role of aiding UK organisations in their global expansion endeavours. His responsibilities encompass fostering export development and attracting foreign investments. Rupert's diverse portfolio spans across various sectors, including sports, film, television, music, gaming, fashion, education, and digital commerce. Collaborating with teams both within the government and the Department's international network, he actively promotes international trade, stimulates export growth, and secures investments into the UK. Prior to his current position, Rupert served as the Global Marketing Director at Cambridge University Press...
2024-01-24
1h 57
The Sheldrake Vernon Dialogues
Humanity’s role in nature. Are we more than just a problem?
Environmental degradation caused by technological progress is in the news almost everyday. So can any sense be made of an ancient intuition that human beings are not just part of nature but have a distinctive and positive role to play in nature? In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon discuss issues from the significance of consciousness to cosmic emergence in order to explore a vision of humanity in nature that goes well beyond our life being the meaningless byproduct of random processes. Humanity contributes to the diversification and beautification of the natural world, even...
2023-12-20
35 min
The Charles Kovess Show
The powerful glue that unites humanity in the fight for freedom.
In this episode, I share insights on the powerful glue that can unite humanity in resisting attacks on our freedoms and attacks on those who seek truth. This episode is inspired by the extraordinary front page of The Australian newspaper on Saturday September 23 announcing the pending retirement of Rupert Murdoch as chairman of News Corporation. That headline, under a big picture of Rupert Murdoch, says, "Enduring resolve to fight for freedom and the truth."I'm happy that Rupert, Murdoch and I are both fighting for freedom and the truth. But do I believe hi...
2023-09-24
33 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"The Whole World Is Watching" S1E4 The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS372
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Lauren, Agent Michelle, Consultant Charles and show Producer Director SP discuss the Disney+ The Falcon And The Winter Soldier episode “The Whole World Is Watching.” The Agents welcome Charles Singletary Jr ( @THE_CSJR on Twitter) to the podcast and then debrief you on plots that can be solved with cellphones, a post MCU Blip world without borders, an attempt to bracket the MCU in the timeline, Bucky’s deprogramming and trauma resolution, Karli’s lack of remorse, Sam effectively using his counselor training, how the Shield might end up at the en...
2021-04-15
1h 30
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"The End Is At Hand" S7E12 & "What We're Fighting For" S7E13 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Series Finale Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS345
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Agent Michelle discuss the ABC television series Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. finale episodes “The End Is At Hand” and “What We’re Fighting For,” along with the weekly Marvel News and some listener feedback. The Agents say goodbye to Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. after seven years of covering the series and debrief you on the Agent’s first impressions of the finale, how Victoria Hand had an entire episode named after her, a trip down memo...
2020-08-17
1h 50
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Brand New Day" S7E11 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS344
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Agent Michelle discuss the ABC television series Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. penultimate episode “Brand New Day,” the weekly Marvel News and some listener feedback. The Agents debrief you on the Dr. Horrible, Buffy and Angel references in the episode, that the series is indeed in a whole new timeline, that the team had shuffled team roles since season 1, the Agents welcome Ian DeCaestecker back to the show. That Director Mack is more of a Director this season than e...
2020-08-10
57 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"AKA Playland" S2E13 Jessica Jones Series Finale Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS328
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Lauren and Agent Michelle discuss the Netflix series Jessica Jones season 2 finale episode “AKA Playland.” The Agents debrief you on Jessica’s last family roadtrip, how Alisa choses to cope with life after Dr. Mallus, Trip and Oscar’s miraculous travels, medical advice when waking up in a hospital, Trish’s final straws, what “hot” yoga really means, Marvel series law enforcement are terrible as evidence chain of custody, what Jeri has planned for season 3 (and all the cast), Jessica’s gold metal bottom shelf booze throw, Jessica’s new re...
2020-04-23
49 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"AKA Three Lives And Counting" S2E11 & "AKA Pray For My Patsy" S2E12 Jessica Jones Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS327
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Lauren and Agent Michelle discuss the Netflix series Jessica Jones season 2 episodes “AKA Three Lives And Counting” and “AKA Pray For My Patsy.” The Agents debrief you on why SP is actually watching Discovery on CBS All Access, if Battlestar Galactica’s Head Balter or Jessica Jones Head Kilgrave would win in a fight, why you cannot assume Jessica is crazy talking to herself, Jessica’s hilarious use of a dating app, Trish’s quest for Superpowers, how Dr. Karl Mallus has skewed thoughts on experimentation, what the Caledonian...
2020-04-16
1h 20
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"AKA Shark In The Bathtub, Monster In The Bed" S2E9 & "AKA Pork Chop" S2E10 Jessica Jones Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS326
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Agent Michelle discuss the Netflix series Jessica Jones season 2 episodes “AKA Shark In The Bathtub, Monster In The Bed” and “AKA Pork Chop.” The Agents debrief you on First Contact Day and Martian rover wheels, what Grade D meat is used for, the “breather” slower episode, if Pryce is competent, was Jessica shot or grazed, Trish abuse admission, why Trish really quit her radio show, the best MCU Netflix-Defenders series crossover ever, Jessica’s tough choice about Alisa, what the cost of Jeri’s life is, the gory prisoner nu...
2020-04-09
56 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Chapter 26" S3E7 & "Chapter 27" S3E8 Legion Series Finale Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS321
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Agent Michelle discuss the FX series’ Legion series penultimate and final episodes “Chapter 26” and “Chapter 27.” The Agents debrief you on David’s ultimate Time Travel lesson, the choice of revenge versus a clean slate, what David always did want from the beginning, Farouk’s faults during the series, are Amy and other’s journey’s not better and what does that mean, Switch’s ascension to Time, if the final battle was anti-climactic, if the agents would study or eat cake, was having the character of Charles Xavier on the show d...
2020-03-05
1h 02
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Chapter 24" S3E5 & "Chapter 25" S3E6 Legion Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS320
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Haley and Agent Michelle discuss the FX series’ Legion season 3 episodes “Chapter 24” and “Chapter 25.” The Agents debrief you on how heartbreaking Lenny’s last episode was, finally being introduced to the character “Legion,” how limited the most powerful mutant’s power are, the graphic nature of Legion even on a cable channel, what exactly is the Division chain of command, poor Clark and Daniel’s misfortunes, how much of the Airship disaster is Farouk’s fault, where Syd’s mind went, one last time with Oliver and Melanie, how Syd and Ker...
2020-02-27
1h 05
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Chapter 22" S3E3 & "Chapter 23" S3E4 Legion Review (A MarvelFancast) LoS319
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Agent Michelle discuss the FX series’ Legion season 3 episodes “Chapter 22” and “Chapter 23.” The Agents debrief you on how 3 seasons of Legions compares to three seasons of Star Trek The Net Generation, if they had issues with the story of David’s parents including Professor Xavier, that there is no easy cure for mental illness, the origins of the Ugly Boy doll, what Time Demons are, where Legion might fit in our timeline, what the Agents thought of Syd talking to her younger self, Lenny’s “Inner Light” journey that broke...
2020-02-20
41 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
ONE SHOT: Ant-Man And The Wasp 2018 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS250
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Haley, and Consultant Michelle discuss the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man And The Wasp. The agents then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Ant-Man And The Wasp Weekly Marvel News Your listener Feedback The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss the 20th Marvel Cinematic Universe Film: Ant-Man And The Wasp...
2018-07-30
1h 26
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"The Gentleman's Name Is Gorgon" S1E6 The Inhumans Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS213
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss The Inhumans sixth episode ”The Gentleman’s Name is Gorgon.” They also run down the Marvel news roundup and discuss listener feedback. Specific topics include: why Lauren and Michelle are upset about the series while still being fangirls, the continued great interaction between Medusa and Black Bolt, where exactly Triton could be, and what Marvel learned from The Inhumans and IMAX. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Inhumans ”The Gentleman’s Name is Gorgon” Marvel News Roundup...
2017-11-02
50 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Dragon Plays With Fire" S1E13 Iron Fist Season One Finale Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS204
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss the thirteenth Iron Fist episode “Dragon Plays With Fire,” highlight some recent Marvel news and respond to listener feedback. The Agents debrief you on what could have saved this Iron Fist season, the outstanding characters of Claire and Jeri Hogarth, what job they would have in a superhero city, if Claire had an Easter Egg as White Tiger, and why Iron Fist is like The Land Before Time. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D...
2017-10-02
1h 29
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Black Tiger Steals Heart" S1E10 Iron Fist Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS201
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert and Agent Haley discuss the tenth Iron Fist episode “Black Tiger Steals Heart” and run down some Marvel news from the week. Don't miss Haley's instructions on how to run a ninja criminal organization by using every finger on your hand and run down the Inverse Ninja Law one more time! THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Iron Fist “Black Tiger Steals Heart” IRON FIST “BLACK TIGER STEALS HEART” [3:52] IRON FIST BLACK TIGER STEALS HEART
2017-09-21
28 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"The Mistress Of All Agonies" S1E9 Iron Fist Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS199
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Haley and Consultant Michelle discuss the ninth Iron Fist episode “The Mistress Of All Agonies” and run down some Marvel news from the week. Don't miss the great debate on Clean Living, After-Life Choices for Zombie Harold, and how Ward ends up in the Ward. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Iron Fist “The Mistress Of All Agonies” Marvel News Roundup IRON FIST “The Mistress Of All Agonies” [4:40] IRON FIST THE MISTRESS OF ALL AGONIES
2017-09-14
59 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Chapter 7" S1E7 Legion Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS193
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss the seventh episode of Legion titled "Chapter 7." The Agents point out what a phenomenal creative team was behind the episode, talk about the revelation of the Shadow King, Lauren gives her favorite screen version of Charles Xavier, Michelle geeks out about the silent movie bolero scene, as well as running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Legion “Chapter 7” Weekly Marvel News Listener Feed...
2017-08-17
52 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
ONE SHOT: Spider-Man Homecoming 2017 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS188
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Acting Director Chris, Agent Haley and Agent Lauren discuss the 2017 Marvel Comic-based Sony film Spider-Man: Homecoming. The agents then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Spider-Man: Homecoming Weekly Marvel News YOUR feedback!!!! SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING [02:13] SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Produced By: Kevin Feige http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0270559/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr4#producer 61 Production Credits Starting with X-Men in 2000 All 61 are...
2017-07-13
55 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Soliloquy Of Chaos" S1E12 Luke Cage Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS181
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Lauren and Agent Haley discuss the Luke Cage episode “Soliloquy Of Chaos.” THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Luke Cage “Soliloquy Of Chaos” Marvel News Feedback LUKE CAGE “SOLILOQUY OF CHAOS” [02:38] SOLILOQUY OF CHAOS Written By: Akela Cooper http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4868455/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 6 Writing Credits 1 x TRON: Uprising 3 x Grimm (19 as Story editor) 3 x The 100 (16 as executive story editor) 2 x Luke Cage PRODUCER FOR: Witches of East End, Th...
2017-06-19
42 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
ONE SHOT: Logan 2017 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS165
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Lauren and Agent Haley discuss the final solo X-Men film featuring Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine character, Logan. The Agents then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Logan Weekly Marvel News YOUR feedback!!!! LOGAN (2017) [02:34] LOGAN – 2 hours 17 minutes Directed by: James Mangold http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003506/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 14 Directing Credits Including Cop Land...
2017-03-13
1h 41
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Step In The Arena" S1E4 Luke Cage Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS156
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert and Agent Haley discuss the Luke Cage episode four “Step In The Arena.” The Agents continue their Phil Coulson fan art giveaway and then finish up the show by responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:15] Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway: Phil Coulson fan art by Jamie Fay Luke Cage YOUR feedback!!!! LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. PHIL COULSON FAN ART BY JAIME FAY GIVEAWAY [02:31] Le...
2017-01-09
31 min
A New and Ancient Story: The Podcast
In Conversation with Rupert Sheldrake (E16)- A New and Ancient Story
This podcast is a recording of a second conversation between me and Rupert Sheldrake, one of my favorite renegade scientists and the number one target of the defenders of scientific orthodoxy. He hardly needs any introduction, but I'll say he is prolific author and researcher with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Cambridge University. I see him as an elder or a pioneer in the liberating of science from its metaphysical dogmas of reductionism and mechanistic materialism, and a true practitioner of the Scientific Method in its original humble spirit. I hope you'll enjoy the intellect and refinement of this...
2016-11-10
2h 07
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
ONE SHOT: The Phoenix Saga in X-Men The Animated Series Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS133
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Lauren and Agent Haley once again take advantage of Agent SP Rupert's vacation absence and review X-Men The Animated Series "The Phoenix Saga." Agent Haley and Agent Lauren also continue the Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Marvel Collector Corp Women Of Power crate giveaway, run down the week in Marvel news and talk some podcast feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:05] Giveaway: Marvel Collector Corps Crate Women Of Power X-Men The Animated Series “The Phoenix Saga” The...
2016-07-11
44 min
The Cooper and Rupert Podcast: A Sports Conversation
Deep Dive #7 - Why African Americans Dominate American Sports
It is a question nobody wants to touch, why is it, really, that African Americans make up about 75 percent of the NBA and about 70 percent of the NFL? We ask experts Jon Entine, Dr. Charles K. Ross, and Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr. why they believe this is the case.
2016-04-25
00 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
"Spacetime" S3E15 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. & "A.K.A. Top Shelf Perverts" S1E07 Jessica Jones Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS115
The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents SP Rupert and Lauren are joined by long time GonnaGeek guest host and blogger Michelle Ealey to discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3 episode “Spacetime” and the Jessica Jones episode “AKA Top Shelf Perverts” while Agent Haley is off discovering the secrets of Time Travel. Agent Lauren runs down her time at AggieCon 2016, the Agents also announce their next giveaway of a Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty Cantina Crate just in time for May The 4th, 2016. Don’t forget this year’s upcoming Free Comic Book Day...
2016-04-11
1h 28
A New and Ancient Story: The Podcast
The Crisis of Science (E07) - A New and Ancient Story
Rupert Sheldrake is one of the most thoughtful, lucid people I have ever met. In this conversation we talk about the foundations of science, both as an institution and as a path to knowledge. Like all the institutions of modernity, science faces a crisis that is increasingly recognized within science itself. Part of it is the "replicability crisis," but as Rupert and I discuss, that is but a gateway into deeper epistemological and metaphysical problems. Rupert Sheldrake, a biologist and author, is best known for his hypothesis of morphic fields and morphic resonance, which leads to a vision of a...
2015-11-11
1h 06
The Cooper and Rupert Podcast: A Sports Conversation
Episode #76 - Charles P. Pierce, Writer for Grantland, Joins the Show to Talk About Politics in Sports. The Guys Also Recap the NBA Draft and Speak to Legendary Baseball Snagger and Owner of A-Rod's 3000th hit, Zack Hample.
2015-06-29
00 min
JavaScript Jabber
165 JSJ ShopTalk with Chris Coyier and Dave Rupert
02:43 - Dave Rupert IntroductionTwitter GitHub BlogParavel03:42 - Chris Coyier IntroductionTwitter GitHub BlogCSS-Tricks CodePen 06:24 - The ShopTalk Show and Podcasting@shoptalkshow“What do I learn next?” => “Just Build Websites!”Question & Answers Aspect23:19 - Tech Is A NichePaul Ford: What is Code? 29:51 - Balancing Technical Content for All Levels of ListenersCommunity Opinion38:42 - Learning New CSS Tricks (Writing Blog Posts)Code Golf41:54 - The Accessibility Project Adventures in Angular Episode #027: Accessibility with Marcy Sutton Anne Gibson: An Alphabet of Accessibility Issues 56:02 - Favorite & Cool EpisodesShowTalk Show Episode #091: with Jamison Dance and Merrick Christensen ShopTalk Show Episode #101: with John ResigShopTalk Show Episode #157: with Alex Russell ShopT...
2015-06-24
1h 15
The Cooper and Rupert Podcast: A Sports Conversation
Episode #57 - The Guys Talk About Whether or Not It's Time to Ignore Charles Barkley, They Psycho-analze Tiger Woods, and Discuss How to Get Inner Cities Into Baseball.
2015-02-16
00 min
Grab The High-Impact Full Audiobook Experience!
Charles Kuralt's American Moments by Charles Kuralt
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/70371to listen full audiobooks. Title: Charles Kuralt's American Moments Author: Charles Kuralt Narrator: Charles Kuralt Format: mp3 Length: 1 hr Release date: 03-08-10 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings Genres: Adventure Travel Publisher's Summary:
2010-03-08
30 min